Crumb treats the text with the respect, and even reverence, it deserves, but, Crumb's masterful ability to depict humanity with all of its warts, imperfections and vulgarity conveys an honesty and genuineness to the interpretation of the Biblical text and stories that any honest student of Genesis understands actually lies underneath the pious veneer some would gloss it over with and let's us see the raw fallen humanity that was what the Biblical authors originally intended. Yet, it breathes with Crumb's inimitable and unique perspective on life and the human condition. This effort is sincere - it is not humor or satire. Bravo! I gained new insight into today's issues and problems regarding the "sand religions" and their influence on our lives.Ĭrumb's genius lends the perfect touch to this faithful depiction of the Biblical text. His research and commentary at the end of the book is just as thorough, engaging and enlightening as the pages of Genesis. Taking the book of Genesis, bringing it to life with his amazing drawings and a savvy analytical mind, he has created a fresh vision of one of our civilization's oldest books. One word of advice this is NOT a Sunday School book meant for children (needless to say, nor is the Bible!). Is it a religious book? Not so, argues the cartoonist, but you'll be the better judge. The characters portrayed look more like bronze age cavemen than the Christmas pageant folk one has in mind after years of Hollywood beautification (my personal favorites are the Nephilim -just what the hell are those?!). Crumb's sharp pen and wondrous imagination depicts those stories as you've never seen them and are not likely to forget. No pun intended, no irony, no kidding -and its result may very well be the XX century artisic answer to Gustave Doré. Robert Crumb's take on Genesis is not a parody or a lampoon, but a word for word, dead serious translation from the Bible to comic ("graphic novel") format. It is my belief, however, that Crumb's intent here is simply illustration, not subversion.Īt any rate, it is an amazing work of art, not to mention a book of many important stories. Some nudity appears and, for instance, when in Chapter 19 it is written that Lot's daughters gave their father wine to drink and then lay with him, Crumb illustrates it. One should be aware that a few panels may be considered "steamy" for younger children. I would suggest we look past that and just enjoy the book for its merits and Crumb's talent. So, sure, there may be some disagreement in translation for individuals who are version specific. And, I found it beautiful, because Crumb's attention to visual detail is beautiful.Ĭrumb relies on two sources for the translation including the King James version, and more so, Robert Alter's "The Five Books Of Moses". It seems, in every sense, to be a legitimate illustration of the Book of Genesis. There's no intent to be comical here.or to insult Judeo-Christian theology. In March of '09, some online articles were calling this upcoming work "subversive". I say, never mind the "is it passionate" crap. I've always loved Crumb's art and work, at first (when I was young) because he seemed so twisted and funny, but later, because I realized what a truly fine artist he is. I am stunned at the sheer volume of work it took to illustrate the thing. Sorry to disagree with the previous review, but I think it needs to be said.if you love Crumb's art, you will love this book. Crumb,Robert Crumb's Book of Genesis,Jonathan Cape,0224078097 Robert Crumb's Book of Genesis R. Peeling away the theological and scholarly interpretations that have often obscured its most dramatic stories,R. This eagerly awaited graphic work retells the first book of the Bible in a profoundly honest way. Tags : Robert Crumb's Book of Genesis on. Publisher Jonathan Cape (December 1, 2009).Crumb 8601405798084 Books Product details The result, four years in the making, is a tapestry of extraordinary detail, the finest work of Crumb's legendary career. Using clues from the text, Crumb fleshes out the parade of biblical originals from the sensitive dreamer Joseph to the crafty Jacob, to the still-fetching Sarah, to God Himself. Crumb's The Book of Genesis reintroduces readers to Adam and Eve's Eden, Noah's Ark, Sodom and Gomorrah, and the Pharaoh's Egypt. Now, readers of every persuasion Crumb fans, comic book lovers, history buffs, and believers can gain astonishing new insights from these harrowing, visceral, and even juicy stories. Crumb using the actual text word for word has imagined the Bible as it really was. Peeling away the theological and scholarly interpretations that have often obscured its most dramatic stories, R. Crumb 8601405798084 Books Download As PDF : Robert Crumb's Book of Genesis R.
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